Visit the RTI Online Portal (rtionline.gov.in) and file your application. Application fee of ₹10/- can be paid online via net banking, debit/credit card or UPI.
Send a written application in Hindi or English to the CPIO, ICAR-CIRC, Meerut Cantonment, Meerut – 250 001 with application fee of ₹10/- (IPO / DD in favour of "ICAR Unit CIRC, Meerut").
CPIO must respond within 30 days (48 hours if information concerns life or liberty). If refused or no reply, file a First Appeal to FAA within 30 days.
If unsatisfied with FAA decision, file a Second Appeal before the Central Information Commission (CIC) within 90 days of FAA's order.
As per Section 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act, ICAR-CIRC proactively publishes the following categories of information:
Structure, functions and duties
Powers and duties of scientists and administrative staff
Rules, regulations and manuals used
Standards set for discharge of functions
Rules under which ICAR-CIRC functions
Categories of documents held by the Institute
Names, designations and contact details
Pay structure and system of compensation
Budget allocated to each division/section
Information maintained electronically
Name/designation of PIO, APIO, FAA
Any other prescribed information
📌 For documents not available online, write to director.circ@icar.org.in
Payment by IPO / DD / Banker's Cheque payable to "ICAR Unit CIRC, Meerut" or online via RTI portal.
To FAA within 30 days of CPIO's reply or expiry of 30-day window
To CIC within 90 days of FAA's order